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An electric dipole when placed in a uniform electric field E will have minimum potential energy, if the positive direction of dipole moment makes the following angle with E

a
π
b
π/2
c
Zero
d
3π/2

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Potential energy = −pE cos θWhen θ=0. Potential energy = – pE (minimum)

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